HOW TO WRITE A GOOD ESSAY?

To be a good essay writer , you must be able to think and think in an original and independent way .
You must observe things around you and reflect on what you observe.
Let your mind be free to receive impressions to see , hear and feel.
You will not be poor in ideas.
               The two great questions for students who attempt Essay-writing are:

(1)What to say?

(2)How to say it?

The first question is partly answered for you :What to say?
If you have ideas you will know what to say.
You can have a stock of ideas by reading good books ,magazines and so on.
Thinking is very important because thinking over a subject will enable you to give your original point of view on any topic.
Next to the original and striking point of view is the manner or style of expressing it;and that is your second question.How to say it? 
The best style for an essay is the light familiar style.
As we have already observed before , essayists like Lamb and Stevenson have become great on account of their light family style.
So,remember that in an essay you are talking to your readers.
You cannot,however,talk to anybody in a haphazard way.
You must begin your conversation in such a way that you at once arrest the attention of your audience.

HOW WILL YOU BEGIN YOUR ESSAY?

There are different ways in which different essayists begin their essays.Your essay must begin in an interesting way and it is easier to begin indirectly and bring the reader to the main topic in an unexpected way .However, there should be no unnecessary beating about the bush.You may come to the point at once, but do not be abrupt.

HOW WILL YOU PROCEED TO WRITE AN ESSAY?

(1)THINKING:

Think well over the subject and ideas will begin to flow in your mind.

(2)GATHERING MATERIAL: 

Search your memory.If you are able to consult books on the subject,consult them and gather material.

(3)PLANING: 
As you develop your essay,new ideas may crop up.Introduce them in suitable places.

(4)WRITING THE ESSAY:

Next step is to write your essay; remember , you should have three parts in your essay: 
Introduction , Body & Conclusion.
The body itself may be divided into two or three paragraphs as need be.
Use a simple clear language.
 Don't be affected in your style.

(5)REVISION OF THE ESSAY: 

Revise your essay and find mistakes and correct them.